Safety Report: Snowy Range Blue Hand Sanitizer - recalled due to presence of methanol, USA

United States

nanoMaterials Discovery Corporation is voluntarily recalling all lots of its Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Alcohol Solution branded as “Snowy Range Blue” in four fluid ounce spray dispenser packaging to the consumer level.  Certain batches of the company’s Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Alcohol Solution may exceed FDA limits for methanol. The affected Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Alcohol Solution was sold nationwide to distributors. nanoMaterials Discovery Corporation has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.

Risk Statement: The affected Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Alcohol Solution with methanol concentrations that exceed FDA limits potentially could result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death. Young children who accidentally ingest these products and adolescents and adults who drink these products as an alcohol (ethanol) substitute are most at risk. 

The product is used as a hand sanitizer to help reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease.  The product is for use when soap and water are not available.  The affected Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Alcohol Solution is packaged in four fluid ounce spray dispenser bottles bearing the code NDC 75288-100-04. The product can be identified by the four fluid ounce spray dispenser bottle packaging and the product labeling pictured below. Sales of this product were discontinued in Q4 2021. nanoMaterials Discovery Corporation is notifying its distributors by mail and is arranging for return or disposal of all recalled products.

Consumers/distributors/retailers that have Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Alcohol Solution branded as “Snowy Range Blue”, which is being recalled, should stop using and return to place of purchase or discard. Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact nanoMaterials Discovery Corporation. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to using this drug product.

In case you experience harm from this product, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Company name: nanoMaterials Discovery Corporation
Brand name: nanoMaterials Discovery Corporation
Product recalled: Hand Sanitizer
Reason of the recall: Due to presence of methanol
FDA Recall date: February 21, 2023

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/nanomaterials-discovery-corporation-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-its-alcohol-antiseptic-80